Clark County approves entitlements for 37,000-square-foot Animal Resource Center in Spring Valley

The Clark County Board of Commissioners approved entitlements for a new Animal Resource Center during a Comprehensive Planning Zoning meeting on Sept. 16, advancing plans for a supplemental shelter facility in the southwest valley.

Located in District A, the facility will sit on roughly 9 acres of an over 20-acre parcel north of Post Road and west of Jones Boulevard in Spring Valley. The 37,000-square-foot shelter will feature an estimated capacity for 172 to 192 animals, with dedicated housing spaces for dogs, cats, small mammals and reptiles.

Expanding regional shelter capacity and community services

County officials highlighted the project as a necessary step to keep pace with rapid population growth and alleviate pressure on existing regional animal welfare services.

“The approval of the new Animal Resource Center represents a proactive approach to animal welfare in Clark County,” Clark County Commissioner Michael Naft said. “This will help us meet the needs of our growing population and strengthen our Animal Control Officers’ ability to respond to calls for service, support residents and keep animals close to home.”

The facility is currently in the design phase, with construction targeted for completion in winter 2028. Once open, Clark County will solicit an outside vendor to oversee daily operations. The selected facility operator will have the flexibility to incorporate community programming, including potential features such as a drive-up pet food pantry.